Gardening

This summer, the Idaho Botanical Garden celebrated a special anniversary and now, as they look to the future, they are making some big plans.

Boise’s zone (7a) didn’t change this time compared to the USDA’s last map in 2012, but a lot of Idaho did. The Treasure Valley west of Caldwell, and Kuna east to Mountain Home, for example, shifted up one five-degree zone. Hailey shifted two zones warmer.

A glow-in-the-dark petunia is now available to U.S. gardeners. The backyard favorite was modified with four genes from a bioluminescent mushroom and another fungus gene so it can emanate light. The company behind the ethereal flower is based in Ketchum, Idaho.

Researchers at Colorado State University’s Master Gardener program have finally settled the age-old question of which tomatoes and peppers grow best in Northern Colorado.

The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.

Idaho Matters sits down to find out about the basics of seed saving.

One school in Boise is encouraging both kids and adults to dig, plant and grow.

Are dandelions really that bad? We didn't think so until we heard from Idaho's Plant Doctor.

The ground is frosty and Idaho winter is in full effect. But Jamie Brennan with Gold Feather Gardens in Boise says it's not too early to think about spring — specifically — spring veggie gardens.

How do you know your zucchinis are ready, and what do you do with all of them? Are your tomatoes safe as morning chills creep in? Is there still time to grow another round of greens before it gets too cold? Idaho Matters helps answer some green thumb questions.